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Earl Long Obituary
Age 80
Died Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Omaha, NE. Born November 27, 1932 at McCool Junction, NE. Survived by children, Bridget (Dale) Kudera, Iowa, Cy (Julie) Long, Ralston, NE, Holly (Lyle) Roberts, Garland, TX; three grandchildren; sister, Nina Henry, Bellevue, NE; and sister-in-law, Luella Long, Missouri.
SERVICES 2pm Wednesday, April 17, 2013, United Methodist Church, McCool Junction. VISITATION one hour prior to service at church. METZ MORTUARY
York, NE (402) 362-3351
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Jane Walton
July 28, 2025
Earl would stop by my house everyday. He would have dinner. On Saturdays he would bring my grandson a donut. He is missed
Harold Flemmer
April 10, 2021
YES YEARS GO PAST BUT MEMORIES NEVER FADE-NEVER MET A PERSON WHOM DID NOT LIKE EARL.MOST OLD TIMERS GONE NOW - EARL WAS ONE OF THE OLD TIME PARTS YARD OWNERS IN THIS AREA FOR SO LONG IN VALLEY
Harold Flemmer
April 10, 2020
EARL and myself go way back and was my lunch friend for many.One of the nicest and easy going persons one could ever meet.Cyrus you lost your best father ever
Michele Gruhn
August 21, 2017
Sorry this is so late my condolences to his family
Harold FLEMMER
April 19, 2013
I told Carl Scallta whom owns Papio Valley Auto Parts of the death of Earl and he was really upset about this as thet were lunch and dinner friends for over 15 years and he was not aware of the events as of late. It is sure a shame as to how all wound up for Earl !!
April 18, 2013
Just found out of Earl's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Karen Bridgeford
rosie
April 18, 2013
I've known earl for many years and what a nice guy he was, we used to have many talks and coffe too. I am very sad without my friend, I know he finally is at peace and standing by the side of Our Lord. God bless you Earl, and I'll miss you friend.
Harold Flemmer
April 16, 2013
Family; Very sorry for your loss. We use to meet at PETROW'S for so many and then TO Billy J's for so many on Grover and Earl and myself use to talk about all and then to the Leavenworth cafe for lunch also. So we all will miss him and his pancake with onion. I still go to Billy J's on Modays at about eight thirty for coffee. Come around if in the area
Sorry; Godn Bless
Harold Flemmer
Lee Miller
April 16, 2013
Our family has known Earl for 48 years, we have hunted and fished with him and God only knows how many cups of coffee we've had together. Anyway , he was a super guy and we're sure going to miss him. Lee,Martha,Alan,Denise Miller
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